Antibiotics

Persistent antibiotic prescribing in dentistry raises concerns
By Ava Barros
The consistent rate of antibiotic prescriptions by general dentists may underscore the need for stronger measures to prevent overprescription, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 24, 2025
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This may cut dry socket, infections after 3rd-molar surgery
By Ava Barros
This practice may lower the risk of dry socket and surgical site infection following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
March 11, 2025
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Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines baffle dentists
By Melissa Busch
Despite guidelines, prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures when treating those at high risk for infective endocarditis remains challenging for dentists.
February 4, 2025
Antibiotics Neirfy
What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis
By Melissa Busch
Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.
November 20, 2024
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Dental students lack knowledge of antibiotic prophylaxis, infective endocarditis
By Ava Barros
Knowledge and attitudes toward infective endocarditis differ among dental and medical students based on their educational progression, according to research published in the Journal of Dental Education.
April 25, 2024
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Factors linked to early implant failure may surprise you
By Melissa Busch
Several factors may be associated with early dental implant failure, according to new research.
March 14, 2024
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OSAP, CDC recognize U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will celebrate U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24.
November 22, 2023
Dental Team Masks
Implant surgery-related infections low despite antibiotic regimen
By Melissa Busch
Infections rates appear to be relatively low for bone augmentation procedures prior to dental implant treatment regardless of prophylactic antibiotic regimen.
November 1, 2023
Surgeon Dental Implant
Harvard researcher to head $104M antibiotic resistance study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Harvard Medical School researcher Johan Paulsson, PhD, will lead a $104 million project that will study bacterial behavior and antibiotic resistance.
October 10, 2023
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Flightpath, Forsyth to develop new oral disease antibiotic
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Flightpath Biosciences and the Forsyth Institute will co-develop new products for the prevention and treatment of oral disease based on the life science firm’s antibiotic candidate.
October 4, 2023
Gum Inflammation
Preventive antibiotics may affect bone healing in implant surgery
By Melissa Busch
Antibiotic prophylaxis in healthy patients may lead to changes that affect bone wound healing after dental implant surgery.
September 6, 2023
Dental Implant Placement
Could stewardship programs prevent the rise of superbugs?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Antimicrobial stewardship programs can help prevent antimicrobial resistance.
July 18, 2023
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